स्वाध्याय प्रवचनाभयाां न प्रमदितव्यम्
Svādhyāya-pravachanābhyām na pramaditavyam

A beautiful teaching from Taittiriya Upanishad 1.9.1 is the guiding principle for me as I step into the role of Chairperson. It emphasizes that never neglect the continuous learning and teaching.

I am honoured and humbled to be appointed as the 15th Chairperson of the ICAI Kuwait Chapter. Our Chapter has witnessed tremendous growth over the past two decades and has become one of the most vibrant and respected professional communities in Kuwait. This is a testament to the vision, dedication and self-less service of our 14 Past Chairpersons and their teams, and I extend my heartfelt thanks to them for laying such a solid foundation.

As Chartered Accountants, we belong to a profession built on integrity, knowledge, trust, and service.

In recent times the outlook of our profession has been evolving swiftly. We are witnessing one of the most transformative periods in our professional history.

Artificial Intelligence, automation, digital finance, data analytics, evolving regulations, sustainability reporting, and most importantly the changing business models are redefining the role of finance professionals across the globe.

In such a rapidly changing environment, doing the routine is no longer an option.

The future belongs to those who continue to upskill and actively prepare for it Today!

Looking ahead, we are committed to further elevating the Chapter, reaching new heights in every way possible. My vision for this term is simple yet ambitious: To make ICAI Kuwait Chapter the preferred platform for professional growth, knowledge enhancement, leadership development, and meaningful member engagement.

Three guiding principles will drive our initiatives this year;

- Elevating Professional Competence

Continuous learning will remain our highest priority. We will focus on equipping members with cutting-edge knowledge in all aspects & the Executive committee will continue to explore and invest in Skill-building opportunities for members.

Our mother body ICAI Delhi, bringing new courses and latest technological updates to upskill the fraternity. Now, it’s our responsibility to offer a commitment to elevate ourselves, and as a chapter to do everything to empower our members.

Your executive committee objective is clear, to ensure every member remains future ready and professionally relevant.

- Elevating Awareness of Kuwait's Economic Landscape

As professionals working in Kuwait, understanding the country's evolving economic environment is essential. During the year, we will organize sessions and forums covering Kuwait laws, latest reforms and India-Kuwait investment opportunities.

By staying informed about Economic developments, our members will be better positioned to contribute strategically to their organizations and the nation's growth story.

- Elevating Member Value

I strongly believe our success will be measured by the value we create for our members.

I will strive to: Increase opportunities for professional networking for our members.

Your Executive committee will do its best to strengthen collaboration with other Professional institutions & local Industry associations As Chartered Accountants, we possess expertise that can create meaningful impact beyond our workplaces.

My goal is not merely to offer you what I owe you but also to nurture future leaders. This year your executive committee shall organise the focused Leadership programs for members as well as Students.

I am fortunate to be supported by a dedicated team of office bearers:
CA. Sweta Chipra, Vice Chairperson
CA. Firoz Ali, Secretary
CA. Ketan Puri, Treasurer

Our executive committee members, including CA. Umesh Soni, CA. Andaleeb Girkar, CA. Vipin Sharma, CA. Manish Chaturvedi, CA. Jatin Bagaria, and newly elected CA. Joseph Peter bring invaluable expertise and passion to our mission.

As we move forward, I embrace the opportunity this role presents with a deep sense of purpose and commitment. With the support of Executive and Organising committee members together, the “Team 2026-27”, I am confident that we will drive meaningful progress and create a lasting impact.

Friends, no Chairperson can achieve these goals alone. The strength of any Chapter has always been its members, volunteers, committee members, past leaders, and well-wishers who generously contribute their time and expertise.

I request each one of you to actively participate, guide & support to make this journey meaningful.

Thank you for your trust and support. I look forward to serving you and working alongside each one of you in making this a memorable and impactful year. Together, let us ELEVATE ourselves Further.

Thank You.
CA. Venkata Ramana Badida
Chairperson
ICAI Kuwait Chapter